The Lusty Men

Directed by Nicholas Ray
Not Rated
October 24, 1952    1h 53mAction, Drama,
7.3100%81%6.7
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Retired rodeo champion Jeff McCloud agrees to mentor novice rodeo contestant Wes Merritt against the wishes of Merritt's wife who fears the dangers of this rough sport.
  • Susan HaywardLouise Merritt
  • Robert MitchumJeff McCloud
  • Arthur KennedyWes Merritt
  • Arthur HunnicuttBooker Davis
  • Frank FaylenAl Dawson
  • Walter CoyBuster Burgess
  • Carol NugentRusty Davis
  • Maria HartRosemary Maddox
  • Lorna ThayerGrace Burgess
  • Burt MustinJeremiah Watrus
  • Karen RandleGinny Logan
  • Jimmie DoddRed Logan
  • Eleanor ToddBabs
  • Robert BrayFritz (uncredited)
  • Lane Chandler4th Rodeo Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
  • Dennis MooreCashier (uncredited)
  • Marshall ReedJim-Bob Tyler (uncredited)
  • Chuck RobersonCowboy
  • Glenn StrangeRig Ferris - Foreman (uncredited)
  • Chili WilliamsBit Part (uncredited)

The Lusty Men Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 14, 2025
    "The Lusty Men" provided Robert Mitchum one of his best roles with compelling interactions with Susan Hayward.

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